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The Commercial Determinants of Health: How Clinicians Can Make a Difference

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Commercial determinants of health (CDoH) describe the health-harming products and practices from corporate activities. The rise of global mega-corporations means these entities have unprecedented power and impact over the public's health and environments, mediated by multi-pronged influence over individual behaviours, the scientific evidence base, policymakers and regulatory bodies. Clinicians are not immune to corporate reach. Having an umbrella term and dedicated academic focus for CDoH helps us to understand shared industry tactics and develop safeguards to mitigate harms. We encourage clinicians to combine forces with academics and other professionals to counteract the health harms. There are things we can all do.

Source: The Medical Journal of Australia

DOI: 10.5694/mja2.70328

Authors: Lisa Parker, Nicholas Chartres, Kellia Chiu, Barbara Mintzes, Lisa Bero

Institutions: The University of Sydney, University of California, San Francisco, University of Colorado Denver

Language: English

Topic: Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400